Enrolment process

Kongorong Primary School offers education to students from preschool to year 6.

All prospective families are encouraged to contact our school on 87389231 to arrange an enrolment discussion with our principal.

 

Visit the school enrolment section on the department’s website for more information.

3-Year-Old Preschool Enrolments

Preschool for 3-year-olds is rolling out across South Australia from 2026 to 2032.

We’re excited to be offering teacher-led, universal 3-year-old preschool at Kongorong Primary School from 2027.

Starting the enrolment process

To start the enrolment process, families must complete a Registration of Interest Form for 3-Year-Old Preschool.

3-Year-Old Preschool Registration of Interest forms can be returned via email at dl.0211.info@schools.sa.edu.au or in person via the Front Office.

Following the registration of interest process, families will be provided with a formal offer of enrolment and commencement date.

Enrolling families will then be required to complete enrolment paperwork, including:

  • a completed enrolment form 
  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • an immunisation certificate 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement). 

Further information for families about 3-year-old preschool is available through the Department for Education: Preschool for 3-year-olds.

4-Year-Old Preschool Enrolments

In South Australia, ‘preschool’ and ‘kindergarten’ are the same.

All children have an ongoing guarantee to attend a government preschool the year before they start school (sometimes called 4-year-old preschool or year-before-school preschool). Find your local school or preschool

If your child turns 4:

  • before 1 May, they’re eligible to start preschool in term 1 that year
  • between 1 May and 31 October, they’re eligible to start preschool in term 3 that year
  • after 31 October, they’re eligible to start preschool in term 1 the following year

Aboriginal children can access 15 hours of preschool a week from 3 years of age.

Children in care or who have been in care also can access 15 hours of preschool a week from 3 years of age.

Going to preschool has a big impact on your child’s learning and development. Through play-based learning, your child is building important social, emotional and thinking skills to help them thrive.

Starting the enrolment process

To start the enrolment process, families can contact the school on 87389231 or complete a preschool-registration-of-interest-form.pdf.

Preschool Registration of Interest forms can be returned via email at dl.0211.info@schools.sa.edu.au or in person via the Front Office.

Following the registration of interest process, families will be provided with a formal offer of enrolment and commencement date.

Enrolling families will then be required to complete enrolment paperwork, including:

  • a completed enrolment form 
  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • an immunisation certificate 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement). 

Visit the Preschool enrolment section on the Department’s website for more information.

 

Reception enrolments

In South Australia, the first year of primary school is called reception.

Children who turn 5 years old:

  • before 1 May can start school in term 1
  • between 1 May and 31 October can start school in term 3 (mid-year intake)
  • after 31 October can start the next year.

Children who start school at the beginning of the year will complete 4 terms of reception.

Children who start school in a mid-year intake will complete 6 terms of reception.

Children must be enrolled at school by their 6th birthday.  

The getting ready for reception flyer (PDF 1 MB)  includes information to help families learn more about successful transition from preschool to school and to develop an understanding of the learning experiences all reception learners will have at school, whether they start at the beginning or middle of the year.

Starting the enrolment process

To start the enrolment process, families can contact the school on 87389231 to arrange an enrolment discussion with our principal.

Enrolling families are required to complete enrolment paperwork, including:

  • a completed enrolment form 
  • a copy of the child’s original birth certificate or passport 
  • residency visa, if you’re a non-Australian resident 
  • proof of address (for example utility bill or lease agreement). 

 

Transition to School and Preschool

Getting to know your child and our preschool

Following a formal offer of enrolment, families will be invited to attend an in-person meeting. This is an opportunity for us to get to know your child and your family, learn more about your child’s interests, strengths and needs, and answer any questions you may have about our programs. It also provides families with an opportunity to become familiar with our school and preschool environments.

Supporting a smooth transition to preschool

We understand that starting preschool and school is a big step for children and families. To support a smooth and positive start, transition visits will be arranged during the term prior to your child’s commencement.

These visits will include extended opportunities to spend time in their learning environment, helping children gradually build familiarity and confidence with our educators, other children, routines, spaces and expectations.

Our aim is for every child to begin their learning journey at Kongorong feeling known, comfortable and ready to learn and play.